Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif is scheduled to undertake official visits to four friendly nations—Turkiye, Iran, Azerbaijan, and Tajikistan—from May 25 to May 30. The purpose of these visits is to “acknowledge the support extended to Pakistan during the recent conflict with India.”
According to a statement released by the Foreign Office (FO), the premier will engage in extensive discussions with the leaders of these countries, covering a range of issues related to bilateral ties, as well as matters of regional and international significance. The statement further added that he will also attend the International Conference on Glaciers in Dushanbe, Tajikistan, from May 29-30.
Earlier today, the Prime Minister also met with Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto, who will lead a high-level delegation, comprising key parliamentarians, to global capitals. This delegation’s objective is to present Pakistan’s case at the international level following the recent Pakistan-India conflict. During today’s meeting, the PPP chief expressed his gratitude to the premier for entrusting him with this diplomatic responsibility and the leadership of the Pakistani delegation.
The Prime Minister stated, “I hope that under your leadership, this delegation will present Pakistan’s position and narrative to the world in a comprehensive and effective manner.”
Pakistan’s armed forces initiated a large-scale retaliatory military action, codenamed “Operation Bunyan-um-Marsoos,” targeting several Indian military installations across multiple regions. These strikes, described by officials as “precise and proportionate,” were carried out in response to India’s continued aggression across the Line of Control (LoC) and within Pakistan’s territory, which New Delhi had claimed were aimed at “terrorist targets.”
Pakistan successfully downed six Indian fighter jets, including three Rafale aircraft, and dozens of drones. After approximately 87 hours, the conflict, instigated by India, concluded on May 10 with a ceasefire agreement brokered by the United States.
According to ISPR, a total of 53 individuals, including 13 armed forces personnel and 40 civilians, were martyred in Indian strikes during the recent military confrontation. The military confrontation between the two countries was triggered by last month’s attack in Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK) that resulted in 26 tourist fatalities, with India blaming Pakistan for the attack without offering any corroborating evidence.
